The recent shooting in Aurora, Colorado is a terrifying specter to all of us, but especially to children. I know that some of our kids must be frightened and, without school in session, may not have the opportunity to talk about their fears. I’m sure that many of them have seen lots of media coverage and may be thinking about all the times that they have been to the movies and what it will be like when they go the next time. Some of them were anxiously awaiting the new Batman movie and that excitement and anticipation may now be mixed with fear or anxiety. At times like this I wish school was in session. We would have been able to talk with the kids and provide some resources to parents. Here’s the next best thing:

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a guide for parents, Talking to Children About the Shooting. I was able to share it with our parents through my school blog and the school Facebook page, and thought you might like to do the same if you have a way of contacting your parents.